19 Bible Verses about Afflicted, Duty To Them

So Peter was kept in prison, but those in the church were earnestly praying to God for him.

The latter do so from love because they know that I am placed here for the defense of the gospel.

Is anyone among you ill? He should summon the elders of the church, and they should pray for him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick and the Lord will raise him up -- and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. So confess your sins to one another and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great effectiveness.

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.

Carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

"To the one in despair, kindness should come from his friend even if he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.

Remember those in prison as though you were in prison with them, and those ill-treated as though you too felt their torment.

Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their misfortune and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

But I would strengthen you with my words; comfort from my lips would bring you relief.

I chose the way for them and sat as their chief; I lived like a king among his troops; I was like one who comforts mourners.

who comforts us in all our troubles so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

Therefore encourage one another with these words.

If I have seen anyone about to perish for lack of clothing, or a poor man without a coat,

You must actively help the hungry and feed the oppressed. Then your light will dispel the darkness, and your darkness will be transformed into noonday.

Nevertheless, you did well to share with me in my trouble.

and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress -- as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.

Defend the cause of the poor and the fatherless! Vindicate the oppressed and suffering!

Do not exploit a poor person because he is poor and do not crush the needy in court,

Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those who are bitterly distressed;